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In the same way that homeowners invite estate agents to produce documents that help sell their properties, a proposal offers publishers the opportunity to peruse your story’s strengths and consider the attractions of attaching themselves to it. In addition to outlining the story itself, a well-executed publishers’ proposal explicates what makes it unique, while identifying the market/s in which your title could thrive. In an increasingly competitive market place – an overused phase, I know, but a painfully accurate one in the writing business, as in so many others – a project needs to really stand out in order to

To many, the world of the ghostwriter is a peculiar one, shrouded in secrecy. But there is no mystery to the profession: it’s a ghosts job to write someone else memoirs on their behalf, and bring their story to life in a cohesive, compelling and entertaining way. For six years now, it has provided me with a wonderful and varied source of income. I have met some incredible men and women who have inspired me, made me laugh and cry in equal measure, and whom I can honestly say, I feel privileged to have met. The very fact that someone trusts

Six common questions that I’m often asked about working on your memoir with a ghostwriter. I’ve been told I should write a book but I don’t know where to start. That’s a ghostwriter’s job. They should be able to help you structure your memoir depending on your aims. What’s your reason for writing your story? Is it memories and anecdotes about your life to leave behind for future generations to read or are you hoping to have your memoir picked up by a publisher? What if I want to write some of it myself? Great! In past projects I’ve

Anthony Horowitz, creator of the Alex Rider series of books, reported recently that he had been ‘warned off’ creating a black character. The criticism stems from the concept of cultural appropriation, which challenges the legitimacy of penning characters from a very different perspective of the author. The concept is North American, and the context is typically protest at a white affluent author portraying black, Hispanic or native American characters in a way that is inauthentic or stereotypical. Obviously, taken to extremes, avoiding all ‘cultural appropriation’ would be impractical, and would end all works of imagination. It would also present problems

Why Write a Memoir? The simple answer is – because you have a story to tell. It might be the story of your life, or a part of your life, perhaps a particularly important, time or experience. Or it might be the story of a member of your family, someone whose life you want to record and pass on. Committing the story to print is empowering and exciting. A Personal Memoir A memoir is a lasting reminder for you and a valuable legacy to pass on as part of your family history, for your children, your grandchildren, your family and